Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Role Definition
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with exceptional expertise in SQL and hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP). The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver with excellent communication skills and a passion for building scalable, reliable systems. Experience with Python and Hightouch is a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models.
Build and enhance scalable software solutions across distributed systems and cloud platforms.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Ensure high performance, reliability, and availability of applications and data pipelines.
Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and system design decision-making.
Troubleshoot production issues and identify root causes quickly.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices across the engineering team.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Exceptional SQL expertise with deep knowledge of query optimization and database performance tuning.
Hands-on experience with at least one cloud provider: AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Strong experience in backend engineering, data engineering, or platform engineering.
Solid understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and application design principles.
Excellent communication skills—capable of explaining complex technical topics clearly.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.
Posting Dates:
April 2, 2026 - April 9, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
